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EB-2 (NIW) for Chinese Nationals

USCIS I-140 petition data for China nationals (FY2025 Q4 (Jul-Sep 2025)).

2,330 I-140 petitions 715 approved #3 by volume
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China I-140 Petition Statistics

USCIS EB-2 (NIW) petition data for China nationals. FY2025 Q4 (Jul-Sep 2025).

I-140 Receipts

2,330

8.3% of all

I-140 Approvals

715

of 5,929 total

Volume Rank

#3

by I-140 receipts

EB-1 Backlog

13,861

EB-2 Backlog

35,991

EB-3 Backlog

13,329

Source: USCIS I-140 Performance Data, FY2025 Q4 (Jul-Sep 2025). Receipts and approvals for the reporting quarter.

Priority Date Tracker

Final Action Date

Sep 2021

ROW Final Action

Oct 2024

Source: DOS Visa Bulletin (2026-03)

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EB-2 (incl. NIW)

Sources: I-140/I-485 ranges from USCIS Processing Times, backlog advancement averaged over last 12 DOS Visa Bulletins. Estimates only.

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Country Comparison

USCIS I-140 data, FY2025 Q4 (Jul-Sep 2025)

CountryReceiptsApprovals
Grand Total 13,9832,968
China (current)2,330715
India 1,685426
Brazil 1,388101
Pakistan 984122
Case Data Insights

We analyzed 542 publicly available EB-2 (NIW) petition decisions involving China nationals. Of these, 99% were approved or sustained, 8 denied. These cases span 10 industries and 10 job titles. Explore the charts below to see how decision outcomes have trended over time and which industries and roles have the highest success rates.

Decision Trends

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Remanded
Denied

Top Industries

Biotechnology 108
Research and Development 85
Engineering 77
Artificial Intelligence 69
Healthcare 40
Information Technology 38
Materials Science 25
Environmental Services 16
Pharmaceuticals 15
Chemicals 10

Top Job Titles

Postdoctoral Researcher 94
Research Scientist 52
Research Assistant 46
Scientist 34
Engineer 32
Software Engineer 23
Assistant Professor 21
Researcher 16
Data Scientist 13
Machine Learning Engineer 12

Policy Updates

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Feb 2026 critical Executive Order
Protecting the National Security and Welfare of the United States and its Citizens from Criminal Actors and Other Public Safety Threats

Chinese EB-2 applicants are frequently subject to additional security screenings. The formalization of deeper criminal record checks against US databases, combined with the per-country cap constraints, increases the likelihood of applicants being placed in extended 'Administrative Processing' (Section 221(g)).

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Jan 2026 critical USCIS Memo
DHS Launches Landmark USCIS Fraud Investigation in Minnesota

As the second most backlogged country in the EB-2 category, Chinese applicants are highly sensitive to changes in adjudication speed. The landmark fraud investigation will likely lead to more rigorous document verification, further delaying priority date progression for Chinese nationals.

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Jan 2026 critical USCIS Alert
USCIS to Increase Premium Processing Fees

Chinese applicants face significant visa wait times and frequently utilize premium processing to secure priority dates or facilitate job changes under AC21. The fee hike adds a substantial financial burden to a population already facing long-term immigration uncertainty.

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Jan 2026 info Visa Bulletin

Visa Bulletin Advancement: EB-2 China (2026-01)

The Department of State advanced the EB-2 Final Action Date for China chargeability from 2021-06-01 to 2021-09-01 in the 2026-01 bulletin. This may allow additional applicants to proceed with their petitions.

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Dec 2025 critical USCIS Memo
USCIS Increases Screening, Vetting of Aliens Working in U.S.

Chinese EB-2 applicants, particularly those in sensitive technology fields, are likely to face intensive security-related vetting. This policy increases the probability of administrative processing delays on top of existing visa retrogression.

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At a Glance

USCIS Official Data

I-140 Receipts 2,330
I-140 Rank #3 of 191

Scraped Case Data

Decisions 542
Success Rate 99%
Country Share 14%
Approved / Sustained 534
Denied / Dismissed 8
Top Industry Biotechnology
Top Job Title Postdoctoral Researcher

Recent Decisions

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Information Technology · China

WeGreened approved
317 days 2026-02-21
The petitioner proposes to develop advanced deep learning models to improve the understanding of structure-function relationships in large biomolecules. This work aims to enable more accurate target identification, better candidate design, and more efficient therapeutic optimization for complex diseases. The endeavor specifically targets bottlenecks in drug development to reduce the high failure rate and cost of new drug candidates.
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Research Assistant

Healthcare · China

WeGreened approved
California 30 days 2026-01-30
The petitioner proposes to use large-scale population datasets, cancer registries, and modern modeling tools, including AI, to identify healthcare and biological determinants of cancer outcomes and disparities. Her work focuses on building statistical and computational frameworks that connect real-world data to clinical decisions, specifically identifying barriers to delayed diagnosis and gaps in care. The goal is to translate these findings into evidence-based strategies for cancer prevention, early detection, and survivorship care.
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Research Assistant

Information Technology · China

WeGreened approved
North Carolina 70 days 2026-01-28
The petitioner proposes to develop advanced algorithms and computational models to support graph-based knowledge discovery and data integration. This work aims to turn large volumes of structured, heterogeneous data into usable knowledge for practical applications in biomedical research and data-intensive decision-making.
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Machine Learning Engineer

Artificial Intelligence · China

WeGreened approved
California 72 days 2026-01-22
The petitioner proposes to continue developing modern machine learning methods and production systems to improve the performance and efficiency of core AI infrastructure supporting large language models (LLMs), AI agents, and recommender systems used in high-volume industrial settings such as advertising and social media.
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Software Engineer

Artificial Intelligence · China

WeGreened approved
Washington 77 days 2026-01-22
The petitioner proposes to continue research on designing and enhancing artificial intelligence infrastructures and model architectures for efficient, high-quality, and scalable training and inference of large language models. The work focuses on implementing quantization kernels and building backend infrastructure to support scalable deployment on custom AI accelerators to drive productivity in healthcare, finance, and education.
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